The simplest description of this 36.30 carat natural iron tiger eye is a large stone at a modest price.

Iron tiger eye belongs to the quartz family, which is why it is hard, at 7 on the Mohs scale, and takes a good polish. Its look comes from fine fibres that catch the light and create a moving band, and that effect is the reason people pick it over a plain opaque stone. Colours run in layers, so every piece has its own pattern.

At this weight, expect a stone bigger than most hands need. It suits a broad ring, a statement pendant, or a collector who simply enjoys substantial stones. If you want something thin or light, look at smaller weights instead.

The family is generally sold as found and polished. Message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-IR-0012 and we will happily tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is your choice. The iron tiger eye category has alternatives.

Keep it in a padded pouch and wash it in lukewarm soapy water when it needs it.

Look it over at your door, then pay the rider in cash. Karachi deliveries usually take 1 to 2 working days, other cities 2 to 4, and an unused stone can be returned within 7 days. Before you choose, read our iron tiger eye guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural iron tiger eye with a weight of 36.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 5,480 — roughly Rs. 151 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-IR-0012 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale iron tiger eye rates 7. It handles daily wear, but a hard knock can still nick an exposed corner, so a protective setting is a sensible choice. Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and keep it away from abrasive cleaners and high heat.

Whoever you buy iron tiger eye from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every iron tiger eye for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Iron tiger eye is usually untreated. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.